Hey howdy, hey! Thanks for checking in with the Laughing Place gang! For the entire month of September, Freeform is celebrating 30 Days of Disney and so we thought we would too. The Laughing Place team will take a look at one of the films being shown each day with a variety of fun tie-ins. We hope you’ll join us for 30 Days of Disney as we discuss the movies, experiences, foods, characters and more that adds magic to our lives.
September 30, 2019: Tarzan
For our final day (!) Jeremiah takes a look at the Two Worlds, One Family: The Making of Tarzan panel from the D23 Expo 2019.
September 29, 2019: Lilo and Stitch
Kyle shares his mixed feelings about Experiment 626 aka Stitch.
September 28, 2019: Iron Man
Mack reminds us of several Iron Man scenes/callbacks that appear throughout the first 3 Phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
September 27, 2019: Finding Dory
Mack guides us through the infamous Easter Eggs that can be found across several Pixar films!
September 26, 2019: Finding Nemo
Cole talks about all of the Finding Nemo-inspired attractions around the world.
September 25, 2019: Toy Story 2
Doobie talks about the most interesting Toy Story attractions at the Disney Parks.
September 24, 2019: Zootopia:
Jeremiah shares 10 fun facts about the movie and the animal world that Disney created. Did you know any of this trivia?
September: 23, 2019: Freaky Friday
Alex talks Lindsay Lohan’s and the body-swapping film Freaky Friday that actually launched her singing career.
September 22, 2019: Meet the Robinsons
Do you know Meet the Robinsons as well as Gideon does? Check out his creative and tricky quiz!
September 21, 2019: Beauty and the Beast
Cole discusses why it’s taken so long for a strong Beauty and the Beast presence to make its way into the Disney Parks.
September 20, 2019: The Princess and the Frog
Jeremiah talks about how the film inspired him to travel down to New Orleans.
September 19, 2019: Newsies
Alex shares his love for the original film’s music as well as the long running Broadway show it inspired.
September 18, 2019: The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Jeremiah looks at Victor Hugo’s novel—the source material for the film— as well as the iconic cathedral itself.
September 17, 2019: Mulan
Did you know Mulan is part of a special Disney trilogy? FanBoy reminds us that the animated film is one of three Disney movies produced at Disney’s MGM Studios (now Hollywood Studios).
September 16, 2019: Moana
Cole looks at what really makes a Disney Princess part of the official Disney Princess brand.
September 15, 2019: Ratatouille
Mike explains why his favorite Ratatouille character is food critic Anton Ego.
September 14, 2019: Pete’s Dragon
How does the 2016 remake compare to Disney’s original 1977 musical? Alex highlights what makes each iteration of this heartwarming tale special.
September 13, 2019: Oz the Great and Powerful
Alex shares all of the unique connections between Disney and the classic novel and film.
September 12, 2019: Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Jeremiah explores the different versions of Pirate attractions throughout the Disney parks around the world.
September 11, 2019: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End
Rebekah discusses how Pirates of the Caribbean and Jack Sparrow sparked the Disney pirate fandom.
September 10, 2019: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest
Alex takes us through Disney's rich legacy of pirate films including Treasure Island, Swiss Family Robinson and Pirates of the Caribbean (and a few Fox favorites too).
September 9, 2019: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Cures of the Black Pearl
Taking inspiration from the classic Disney ride Pirates of the Caribbean, this film tells a unique story and launched a franchise. Mike asks the question, what makes an attraction-based movie work?
September 8, 2019: Tomorrowland
Cole imagines what Tomorrowland at Disneyland would have turned into if the film had been successful at the box office.
September 7, 2019: WALL•E
Alex revisits Pixar’s most romantic film and the impact is has on fans over a decade after it’s debut.
September 6, 2019: Monsters Inc.
Kyle takes us through the humor, heart, and color that make this Pixar entry his personal favorite.
September 5, 2019: The Incredibles
Cole discusses why the Disney•Pixar film The Incredibles is actually Disney’s best superhero movie. Yeah, MCU we’re looking at you. Sorry not sorry.
September 4, 2019: The Lion King
Mack highlights which real life creatures from The Lion King can be found at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
September 3, 2019: Maleficent
FanBoy shares why he is rewatching on Freeform before he sees the upcoming sequel.
September 2, 2019: Hercules
Today Joe talks about the Public Theater stage adaptation of Hercules that’s playing now–September 8th at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park.
September 1, 2019: Toy Story
Mike takes a look at the first Disney•Pixar joint production and the impact it’s had on computer animation.
For everything 30 Days of Disney, related movie merchandise and more check out our archives. Enjoy this month of magic and remember “it all started with a mouse.”